Total enrollment
876
+52 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
Morris County
Kansas · Public K-12
Morris County hosts 4 public K-12 schools. Together they educate about 876 Kansas students across 2 elementary and 2 high.
7-year change in Morris County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 87%
% Hispanic
6%
was 9%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
876
NCES CCD
Median income
$58,686
Below Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
51.3%
Below Kansas avg
Elementary
2
458 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
418 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Morris County Public Schools
686 students · 2 districts in Morris County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Morris County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
29.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.5%
civilian labor
Median age
46
20.7% under 18
Test scores in Morris County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council Grove Junior Senior High School | Council Grove | High | 07-12 | 368 | · |
| Council Grove Elementary School | Council Grove | Elementary | PK-06 | 318 | · |
| White City Elem | White City | Elementary | PK-08 | 140 | · |
| White City High | White City | High | 09-12 | 50 | · |
Cities in Morris County
About Morris County
In Kansas, Morris County is a small county of about 5,340 residents. 4 public schools across the county enrolls about 876 students between them.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $58,686 a year, 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 11% noticeably below the Kansas median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Morris County spans 2 elementary schools (458 students), and 2 high schools (418).
The largest single district in Morris County is Morris County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 686 students.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Morris County has grew 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 824 students to 876.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Morris County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data